Category Archives for Senior Dog Health
8 Ways to Have Summer Fun with Your Old Dog
Whether temperatures are soaring or cooling down in your area, you don’t want to leave your senior dog out of the summertime activities. He may not be as active as he used to be and even more sensitive
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Should I Give a Dog Nutritional Supplement to My Senior Dog?
Dogs undergo a lot of changes as the age, including the nutrients they need for good health. A lot has been learned about the medical and nutritional needs of dogs today. As a result, they are living longer
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Teach an Old Dog New Tricks – Obedience Tips for Senior Dogs
That old saying that “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is far from accurate. Not only are most senior dogs happy to learn something new, but it’s a great way to keep them mentally alert.
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How To Calculate Your Dog’s Real Age
How To Calculate Your Dog’s Real AgeWe’ve all heard the rule that one year in a dog’s life is equal to seven years in a human’s. It should come as no surprise that this rule isn’t a good one
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Special Accommodations For Older Dogs
You may suddenly realize that your dog is lacking in enthusiasm for some of the activities that he used to enjoy. He may no longer be the first one in the car when he gets to go on family outings or even
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6 Harmful Dog Food Ingredients to Never Feed Your Old Dog
Senior dog owners often have problems controlling their pet’s weight. Not only does obesity limit your senior dog’s ability to stay active; it also increases the risk of developing some health conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canine Osteoarthritis
In humans, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Just as people have a greater chance of developing osteoarthritis as they age, senior dogs are also at a greater risk. It is a chronic disease,
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Dog Euthanasia: How To Treat Your Dog
As time progresses, our dogs become more easily exposed to debilitating diseases. At some point their suffering may eliminate any quality of life. The only way to help them during this stage
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How To Care For A Senior Dog
Just like humans and almost any other animal, dogs experience old age and the various effects that come with it. Therefore, taking care of a senior dog and watching over their health is different from
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Dog Memorial: A Quick Guide
A pet memorial is a great way to honor your pet after they've already passed. In this short guide, we want to give you a few ideas on how to memorialize your pet properly. Each of the ideas is inexpensive,
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